Category Archives: State News
Michigan's request for millions of COVID-19 vaccines granted by U.S. DHHS
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced Tuesday that they will grant Governor Whitmer and eight other governors' request and release the millions o...
Jan 12, 2021 Marco Verch Professional Photographer / CC
Enbridge slams Governor Whitmer, says they have "no plans" to shut down Michigan pipelines
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Enbridge issued a strong response Tuesday to Governor Whitmer's attempt to close the Line 5 dual pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac. In a letter responding to Michigan's ...
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Additional unemployment benefits begin to roll out in Michigan
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency has started issuing $300 weekly Pandemic Unemployment Compensation payments. An estimated 365,000 people with claims for regular ...
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Gov. Whitmer requesting authorization to purchase 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Monday, Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar requesting permission to directly purchase up to 100,000 doses of COVID-19 ...
Jan 11, 2021 Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a press conference on November 10, 2020. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Gretchen Whitmer).
Open carry of firearms banned at Michigan State Capitol
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Monday, the Michigan Capitol Commission voted to ban the open carry of firearms inside the Capitol building. According to a report from WWMT, the results came in at a unani...
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State Police warn of uptick in "grandparent" scams
VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Troopers from the Michigan State Police (MSP) are warning residents in Southwest Michigan of an uptick of fraudulent activity involving "grandparent" targeted scam...
Jan 11, 2021 Michigan State Police - Photo by Jeana Gondek
Senator Bizon announces support for proposed Calhoun County recreation projects
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- Senator John Bizon, M.D. announced Monday that he supports the proposed Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (NRTF) projects for 2021, including two development grants in ...
Jan 11, 2021 Senator John Bizon, R-Battle Creek. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Senator John Bizon).
Whitmer, Nessel praising restaurants
HOLALND (WHTC-AM/FM) -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Attorney General Dana Nessel and other state officials issued statements highly commending bar and restaurant owners that have been complying with the st...
Jan 11, 2021 (Photo courtesy of the Michigan Executive Office of the Governor)
January 11, 1805: Michigan Territory established by President Thomas Jefferson
LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- It would take another 32 years and some growing and shrinking of its landmass for Michigan to achieve statehood, but on January 11, 1805 the Michigan Territory was establis...
Jan 11, 2021 Geographical, Historical, And Statistical Map Of Michigan Territory. Michigan Territory. No. 36. Drawn by J. Finlayson. Engraved by Young & Delleker.
Gas demand lowest since May 2020, Michigan drivers continue to save at the pump
KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) -- According to the latest data from the Energy Information Administration, the demand for gasoline has fallen to the lowest level recorded since the end of May 2020. Gas pr...
Jan 11, 2021 Shell gas station (Photo by John McNeil)
